Tag: Bates

  • The Best Scream on Film Wasn’t in a Horror Movie

    The Best Scream on Film Wasn’t in a Horror Movie

    Every time a horror movie watcher utters a phrase like “Don’t go in there!” or “He’s right behind you!” it’s a certainty that something truly awful is about to happen, and somebody, usually the quintessential damsel in distress, is about to let out a blood-curdling scream. The quality of that scream can be the key…

  • 10 Best Kathy Bates Movies, Ranked

    10 Best Kathy Bates Movies, Ranked

    Kathy Bates is undoubtedly one of the most skilled and talented actresses in the industry today, with a successful career spanning over 50 years. Before pursuing acting, the star studied theatre and later moved to New York City to create her dream career. Her breakthrough role came in the form of a movie adaptation of…

  • Out of All the Horror Movie Mothers, This One Is the Most Terrifying

    Out of All the Horror Movie Mothers, This One Is the Most Terrifying

    The dried-up corpse of Mrs. Bates sits in her favorite rocking chair, persuading her son to kill women he gets too close to. The Xenomorph Queen will protect her spawn by hunting down the sci-fi heroine who took them out. A Deadite-Ellie (Alyssa Sutherland) tells her youngest daughter sweetly, “Mommy’s with the maggots now.” And…